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A Strategic Framework

The document provides an overview of water resources in Montgomery County, Maryland. It discusses the county's water supply sources and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater and water quality issues. It identifies findings regarding these areas and provides a strategic framework of plans, policies, and regulatory structures. Finally, it outlines policies and recommendations to guide land use, stormwater management, water supply and wastewater handling going forward.

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A Strategic Framework

The document provides an overview of water resources in Montgomery County, Maryland. It discusses the county's water supply sources and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater and water quality issues. It identifies findings regarding these areas and provides a strategic framework of plans, policies, and regulatory structures. Finally, it outlines policies and recommendations to guide land use, stormwater management, water supply and wastewater handling going forward.

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introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Water in Montgomery County…………………………………………………………………. 7

a strategic framework……………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Plans………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Policies……………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Regulatory Framework…………………………………………………………………………… 19

water supply………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
Findings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
Sources……………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
Treatment and Protection……………………………………………………………………….. 22
Regional Forecasts………………………………………………………………………………… 24

wastewater………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
Findings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Collection and Conveyance……………………………………………………………………. 25
Treatment…………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
Emerging Contaminants…………………………………………………………………………. 27

stormwater and water quality……………………………………………………………………. 29


Findings…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Sources……………………………………………………………………………………………..... 30
Treatment……………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
Water Quality Monitoring………………………………………………………………………. 31
Regulatory Framework…………………………………………………………………………… 32
Nutrient Loading Analysis………………………………………………………………………. 40

looking ahead…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45

policies and recommendations…………………………………………………………………… 45


Land Use and Growth Policy…………………………………………………………………… 45
Stormwater and Water Quality…………………………………………………………………. 46
Water Supply and Wastewater…………………………………………………………………. 47

implementation………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49

Many agencies contributed to this Plan. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), and the
County’s Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP), Permitting Services (DPS), Transportation (DOT),
Economic Development (DED), and General Services (DGS) all provided information and guidance in
developing the Plan’s policies and recommendations. Their assistance is gratefully acknowledged.

Photos on the cover (lower left) and on pages 7, 10, and 29 are courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration/Department of Commerce.

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